Last night, I attended Granville Island Brewery’s limited-release Pumpkin Ale tasting party. Three beers were introduced, poured, and paired with specially-selected Benton Brothers Cheeses: English Bay Pale Ale, a mild » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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September 27, 2011
Last night, I attended the opening of Brad Fraser’s modern family play, True Love Lies, now playing at The Cultch through October 1. The play is set in the modern » Read More
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September 26, 2011
IDSwest is just around the corner, bringing design pros, presenters, and exhibitors to Vancouver’s Convention Centre from September 29 to October 2. IDSwest is known for bringing some of the » Read More
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September 26, 2011
The Eighth Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, focusing on our city’s rich and diverse communities, celebrates creative artists and activists who thrive in the heart of Vancouver. » Read More
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September 23, 2011
Prototypes, a group show featuring five Vancouver-based designers, will open tomorrow night at Burnkit Studios in East Vancouver. I was invited to preview the exhibit yesterday at Burnkit’s well-lit industrial » Read More
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September 23, 2011
In a world where bullying, depression, suicide and violence have reached epidemic proportions, ‘Kindness’ is not just a nice concept; it is critical to the well-being of our world. Already » Read More
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September 22, 2011
Australia is ready to be taken seriously as a producer of diverse, food-friendly wines. Vancouver’s house wine is teaming up with Wine Australia to bring a vast and delicious variety » Read More
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September 21, 2011
I recently received word from iSkin that their iSkin solo for iPhone 4 has been through a makeover with several improvements. As I own an ‘older’ version in my stable » Read More
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September 20, 2011
As the fall cultural season gathers momentum, I’ve just received word of a unique Vancouver dance festival happening at the end of October. The Second Annual Mandala Arts Gait to » Read More
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September 19, 2011
I always order tap water in a restaurant. I just don’t see the need for another bottle of water opened (when I’d much rather be opening a bottle of wine » Read More
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September 17, 2011
Home canners and amateur chefs are invited to submit their pickles for BC’s first pickle contest, to coincide with Dunn’s Famous Restaurant and Deli’s new Vancouver location, the first in » Read More
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September 16, 2011
This year’s 30th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival promises another full line-up of films to suit all tastes. The festival will take place in various theatre venues around Vancouver from » Read More
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September 16, 2011
Harvest season is just around the corner! In two weeks, Okanagan Crush Pad will open its Summerland, BC doors. For the occasion, I was invited to a media tasting of » Read More
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September 15, 2011
QMUNITY is a local centre (based in the West End) that offers various important social services and programs to the lesbian, gay, trans, bi and queer community. QMUNITY serves as » Read More
